The Book Cave LLC | Application Preview
The Book Cave LLC is seeking government grants to fund start-up costs, including inventory, furniture, equipment, and leasing a retail space. The business intends to engage with the local community by partnering with schools for field trips and hosting daily reading sessions to foster young readers. The goal is to create a warm, inviting atmosphere for literature enthusiasts while implementing marketing strategies that involve various community events and collaborations with local businesses.
The applicant emphasizes their determination and passion for this venture, highlighting a background that includes a BA in Criminal Justice and an MBA, which provides a strong foundation for running and marketing the business. They believe that, especially during times when people are looking for ways to spend their time at home, their store can offer an appealing and cozy escape through literature.
In terms of competition, the primary rivals include Walmart, Ollie's, and dollar store chains; however, these competitors do not specialize in books or provide the unique shopping experience that The Book Cave aims to offer. The business's competitive edge lies in exceptional customer service, personalized attention, and a buy-back program for books, which promotes sustainability and a sense of community among avid readers.
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General Information
Business Registration Number: 880525897
Location: Pembroke, NC, United States
Length of Operation: 0
Number of Employees:
Annual Gross Income:
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Open to Loans: YES
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Funding Usage
These funds will be used to for start-up purposes. I need to purchase inventory, furniture, equipment and secure a space for lease.
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Business Plan
I plan to truly get involved in the community by partnering with local schools to have field trips to my store. I want to do daily readings to encourage young readers. I also want a nice, cozy location for people to visit and purchase their literature. To grow my business, I plan to market to the community by having various events and partnering with local businesses. I have a projection to have steady income and increasing sells consistently. I am a strong, determined individual who gets an idea and does well with it. I am one who gives my all into something I am passionate about. Being able to join the community in offering books as a way of imaginative freedom would give me a long-term goal. I am anticipating an amazing business. I finished my BA in Criminal Justice and my MBA within three years of each other. I am comfortable with running a business, marketing this business, and keeping it going at a steady incline, despite the pandemic. With the current times of quarantine and long stays at home, books are a way to pass the time. The atmosphere alone will be something to behold, as I am going for the cozy/cave-like feel.
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Self Identified Competition
In the area, Walmart, Ollie's and dollar store chains would be my closest competitors. While these store may sell books, they do no specialize in them and give the necessary experience needed to purchase these items. Aside from offering an amazing experience, great customer service and specialized attention, we are also offering a buy-back program so that these books can continue to be recycled. Our store will offer new and used books, along with merchandise that will go perfectly for the avid reader.
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